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Market Performance
Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.Analyst Target
Analyst consensus price target: $31.81.What is KAR Auction Services Inc?
, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a digital marketplace for used vehicles, which connects sellers and buyers in the United States, Canada, Continental Europe and the United Kingdom.
KAR · Verdict
Solid reward · moderate risk
KAR stands out on cash flow and profitability, but watch the balance sheet signal.
Based on 88% data coverage
KAR · Verdict
What’s working & what to watch
Strengths 3
- Cash flow77/100
17% free-cash-flow margin
- Profitability66/100
9% net margin · 9% ROE
- Valuation65/100
P/E 22.4× · PEG 1.34
Watchouts 2
- Balance sheet34/100
Interest covered 2.7×
- Volatility35/100
Below average
Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.
What is KAR Auction Services Inc?
, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a digital marketplace for used vehicles, which connects sellers and buyers in the United States, Canada, Continental Europe and the United Kingdom. The company operates through two segments, Marketplace and Finance. The company is listed on the NYSE in USA, operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, with a market capitalisation of 3.28B, and a P/E ratio of 35.5x.
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Investment Breakdown
Analysis
Reward: Moderate (58)The scoring profile indicates moderate reward potential, with profitability and valuation as the leading contributors. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.
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